Judicial independence ‘not an issue Canadians should be concerned about’ in election, says Liberal MP
The Supreme Court’s chief justice and the federal justice minister recently signed an accord “recognizing and reinforcing” the top court’s independence, a move Conservative justice critic Lisa Raitt says is “ironic,” given reports earlier this year that the government “clearly sought to interfere with a Crown prosecutor’s independence.” Justice Minister and Attorney General David Lametti […]
Build new fighter jets in Canada, says NDP MP Garrison, as feds look for economically attractive bids
After Public Services and Procurement Canada launched its request for bids for 88 advanced fighter jets on July 23, the NDP defence critic says he’d like to see the winning bidder build the jets here in Canada. “We’re going to spend $19-billion, we should get the jets we need for the Canadian Air Force, but […]
Waiting until a hard Brexit comes with risk for Canadian trade, say observers
As exploratory trade talks between Canada and Britain have hit a pause, there is some concern that a lack of preparation for a new trade pact could lead to trade instability as Britain heads for a hard Brexit, say a trade expert and an opposition critic. Canada entered into exploratory discussions with the United Kingdom […]
Politics This Morning: Trudeau to address party’s 2019 candidates
Good Wednesday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is rallying the troops in Ottawa in an effort to highlight his party’s slate of 2019 candidates, which includes former Olympians and scientists. He’s expected to address them at 9 a.m. at the Delta Hotel. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, meanwhile, is in Kenora, Ont., for a meet-and-greet. His visit comes just […]
First Nations vote ‘a force’ parties must reckon with, leaders say
The climate crisis, the Missing and Murdered Women and Girls Inquiry report’s calls for justice, and self-governance are just some of the issues that First Nations leaders say they’re trying to get on party platforms as they point to the power of the growing population’s vote. Parties need to be aware that First Nations are […]
Competing industry watchdogs creating confusion after rival company buys bankrupt association, pollsters say
A year after the Marketing Research and Intelligence Association went bankrupt, two organizations are now vying to be the polling industry’s voice, creating an environment observers call “strange” and “confusing,” but ultimately inside baseball in an industry whose members are often bickering. In August 2018, a month after the the Marketing Research and Intelligence Association […]
Liberals defeat motion to open probe into claims PMO tried to muzzle ex-envoys
A Liberal-majority committee on Tuesday blocked a motion to investigate claims that a public servant sought to constrain the ability of two former diplomats to speak publicly about Canada’s diplomatic relations with China. MPs on the House Foreign Affairs Committee assembled in Ottawa for an emergency meeting called by opposition members in an attempt to […]
Politics This Morning: Foreign Affairs Committee reconvenes on Hill for meeting on feds’ alleged muzzling of ex-envoys
Good Tuesday morning, After spending some of his down time in B.C., Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is back in Ottawa, though he has no public appearances scheduled for today. He’ll instead be tied up in private meetings, according his office. Opposition MPs have forced the House Foreign Affairs Committee to reconvene for an emergency meeting to […]
Don Meredith report delayed by ‘lack of prompt responses’ from Senators to ethics officer, says Senate Ethics Committee
The Senate ethics officer’s investigation into the conduct of former Senator Don Meredith was delayed for reasons beyond his control, including due to other Senators who didn’t respond to his requests for information, says a new report from the Senate Ethics Committee. “The SEO was delayed in part by the lack of prompt responses to […]
Politics This Morning: Morneau to address business community
Good Monday morning, Finance Minister Bill Morneau is headlining a talk hosted by the Oakville Chamber of Commerce, in Ontario, as part of its Vote Prosperity Leadership Series. The ticketed event kicks off bright and early at 8 a.m., at the Holiday Inn Oakville Centre. On Tuesday, MPs on the House Foreign Affairs Committee are reconvening at […]
